Deacon
Man I like your post here its good I could not beleive all the bikes at that store I to wonder how a thin tired bike would work with a engine. I know there would be less rolling resistance. I think the ride might be a little rougher due to a less forgiving tire. Keep up the build I like it. I'm working on a homemade recumbent from scrach made the frame and seat and lost interest I might just get inspired buy you post, or build off if you will.
Norman

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